By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo

Abuja — The National Consultation Committee of Team New Nigeria (TNN), chaired by Dawud Okanlawon, SAN, is set to submit its final report next week detailing the movement’s strategy, manifesto, and operational framework ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Formed in early January 2026, the committee is expected to position the movement competitively against established political parties, even as coalition negotiations encounter mounting obstacles.

Membership Strength, Registration Hurdles

The TNN Membership Registration Committee, led by Julius Ternenge, claims the movement has built a grassroots base of approximately 43.6 million registered members across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas.

However, the group alleged that its registration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been undermined by external political pressures, a development it says could affect its operational timeline.

Positioning itself as a platform for youths and technocrats, TNN aims to disrupt traditional political structures and present an alternative governance model.

Stalled ADC Negotiations, APC Overtures

Amid the registration delays, the movement is pursuing a “unified bloc” strategy. Talks with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have reportedly stalled over TNN’s demand for 25 per cent of internal party structures.

Sources within the movement also disclosed that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is actively courting TNN to join a “Renewed Hope” arrangement, further complicating the group’s strategic calculations.

Despite the strained ADC negotiations, TNN is said to be engaging other political platforms, including the Social Democratic Party (SDP), as it searches for a viable platform for the 2027 polls.

Pan-African Agenda, Global Links

Political analysts view TNN as part of a broader continental wave of youth-driven political movements. Insiders have linked the group to Senegal’s African Patriots of Senegal for Work Ethics and Fraternity (PASTEF) and South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), both known for their anti-establishment postures.

According to the movement, its objective is to harness this momentum for political transformation while building a formidable grassroots structure capable of reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the next general elections.